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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.03, 652.79 and 286.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.03, 652.79 and 286.49 is: 395.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.03 : 652.79 = 286.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.03/652.79 = 286.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.03x = 652.79 × 286.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.03x = 187,013.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,013.11/473.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.36

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